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The Librain
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Former professional school librarian, now retired through chronic illness. Trying to keep cheerful by reading, drinking lots of tea, blogging my new life, and my love of bling!
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Dear Annabelle, I am sorry that it has taken me so long to reply but I am very unwell at…
[…] P.S. If you wish to read more about this cute Hermès scarf, here is my Scarf of the Moment…
Lovely to see you recovering some of your strenght and taking joy in your wonderful scarves.
Just found your site via the baobab scraf, which I have in pink, like you, and dearly love (even if…
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Category Archives: Shopping
Update 03/05/18: Liberty sale purchase #01
I know, I know, I haven’t any willpower at all. When I feel low, I tend to succumb to the urge to spend money. I have had my eye on a couple of items from Liberty of London for ages … Continue reading
Update 27/04/18
I have been in bed all day again, feeling pretty poorly after a bad night. I hope that I can perk up a bit over the weekend. My lovely scarves are being neglected! Anyway, I do have a smile on … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 12/04/18
Back again! I am feeling so much better than I did a few days ago. When I get something on top of my usual list of conditions, I am completely knocked out. I won’t go into the nasty details but … Continue reading
Update 08/03/18 and a jewellery reveal
I need to uplift my mood today as we are again suffering from “muck spreading mode” from a certain member of the family. Anyway, you may remember this from the other week… … a lovely Art Deco style brooch that … Continue reading
Update 22/02/18
I have a little something to share with you today. Whilst wandering around on eBay, as you do, I came across some lovely vintage jewellery sellers. As I love bling so much (I am not one for restrained, neat, minimalist … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged aquamarine, brooches, cobalt, dresses, eBay, Lands' End, navy, sapphire
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Update 13/02/18 and reveal!
It is Elder Son’s Birthday today – 28 – I cannot believe it! Time goes so fast and seems to speed up as you get older. He came into the bedroom this morning for a hug and I croaked Happy … Continue reading
Update 01/02/18
Here is the first post for February! I am feeling a little more relaxed today. Lovely Husband and I have been very busy this week filling in a vital form for Elder Son and we managed to finish it and … Continue reading
Update and reveal 16/01/18
Ooh, I will show you my new purchase from Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2018 Collection which is now available online and in the boutiques. As always, not all designs and colourways will be there – Hermès is extremely quirky when it comes … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, reveal
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Update and sale purchases #02 11/01/18
Yes, I bought more items in the sales! As you are no doubt aware, I have a lot of clothes from Lands’ End and have a pretty long wish list, which I check regularly to see if anything has been … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged accessories, blue, Boxing Day, cobalt, dresses, Ianthe, Lands' End, leggings, Liberty, navy, sales, shawls, Sonrisa Boutique
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Update and sale purchases 09/01/18
Things are still very tough, so I will distract myself from my troubles by showing you some of my recent purchases from the January sales. I have had some lovely things from Pure Collection (link in the sidebar) in the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged accessories, bangles, blue, bracelets, dresses, earrings, Pure Collection, sales, shrugs, turquoise, white
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